In this month’s episode of The Atrium, host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaks with Dr. Jose Fernandes from the Department of Clinical Perfusion at Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, UK, about extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:47 History

04:46 Basics

09:58 Circuit

14:09 Cannulation

22:44 Indications for Use

28:14 VV ECMO

32:18 VA ECMO

36:44 Monitoring

42:31 Complications

47:03 ECMO CPR

49:17 Trainee Tips

50:57 Guest Advice

They discuss cannulation, general indications and contraindications, venovenous (VV) ECMO, venoarterial (VA) ECMO, peripheral VA ECMO, and central VA ECMO. They also explore monitoring, cardiac function monitoring in VA ECMO, complications, ECMO cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and important tips for trainees.  

The Atrium is a monthly podcast presenting clinical and career-focused topics for residents and early career professionals across all cardiothoracic surgery subspecialties. Watch for next month’s one-year anniversary episode with a very special guest.  

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